2HR Mooloolaba Whale Watching Experience (June - Oct)
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ABOUT YOUR TOUR:
Taking only 20 passengers Coastal Express offer the only Whale Watching experience above and below the water.
Built to the same design as offshore rescue vessels, Kraken’ our new Woody Marine Rib with its impressive 1200 horsepower engines and high back seats provide safety, speed and comfort. We get you to the open ocean quickly and provide an up-close whale watching experience that you’ll never forget.
Our knowledgeable skippers will provide you with entertaining and informative commentary whilst you witness breath-taking breaches, loud tail slaps, spy hops and penduncle throws performed by the majestic creatures!
It doesn’t get any better than this.TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
New state-of-the-art Woody Marine Rib.
The best of the action above and below the water
Up close and personal without the crowds
Less travel time, more whale time
Informative and entertaining commentary
Uninterrupted views from every seat
DEPARTURE INFO:
Our 2 Hour Whale Watching tour departs daily at 8am, 11am and 2pm June 1 to October 20 from The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557.
Our vessels depart from the jetty on the river side of the Wharf complex behind the Rice Boi restaurant. You can enter The Wharf complex at the main entrance (between Flo’s Crêperie and Fudgees Lolly Shop), or through the alleyway (where Kenilworth Bakery & Local Social Café are located) and walk straight through the courtyard towards to river you will arrive at the jetty. There is also a directory located at the main entrance at The Wharf complex.
Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to departure. We will begin boarding 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to ensure we depart right on time.
WHAT TO BRING:
Sunscreen
Water
Binoculars (optional)
- Warm clothing in winter
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Onboard toilet
An unforgettable experience
TOUR REQUIREMENTS:
Passengers must be 5 years or older.
- A reasonable level of movement and agility. If you are pregnant, unfortunately, this tour is not for you.
- All passengers must complete a participation waiver for each guest prior to travelling. You can access the waiver here.
- If there are multiple people on your booking, please forward this confirmation email to the remaining party members so they can complete the waiver.
- You can view our extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions and Terms and Conditions here.
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We saw both whales and a pod of super cute dolphins, but even if we hadn’t, it would have been a great trip. Jake, the skipper was very knowledgeable about all things whale and a great “driver” too!
I had the most incredible time whale watching with Adventure Rafting in Mooloolaba! Our skipper, Rod, was amazing — his passion for the ocean and whales really shone through. He was full of knowledge and shared so many fascinating facts about the whales that I had never heard before.
Despite the huge swell yesterday, Rod handled the boat with absolute skill and confidence. He manoeuvred through the waves so smoothly that I never once felt scared — in fact, the ride was fun and exhilarating!
If you're thinking about going whale watching in Mooloolaba, I highly recommend Adventure Rafting. It’s not just a tour — it’s an experience you won’t forget!
Our 2 crew were fantastic and informative. The boat is great and we had plenty of fun.
The vessel was very sea worthy.
The crew of two were excellent both in knowledge of whales and the understanding of the vessel that they controlled.
The downside of the vessel were the 4 seats at the rear positioned directly behind the console where we had been seated. (seat's 20)
The field of view was very restricted as per photos.
We were told that we could stand and move a little but that didn't seem very practical as we would only block someone else's field of view.
All the staff and crew were all very pleasant and I guess Adventure Rafting are only trying to make a buck.
It left us feeling a bit guilty about participating in disturbing the whale migration. It won't happen again.
We had mother and baby humpbacks playing around the boat for a long time, and on a smaller boat with fewer people, the views were amazing!
Highly recommend here and to friends and family.
A truly amazing day! 🐳
We saw loads of whales and even a calve,
Will deffo recommend to my friends!
Humbled by the experience. This is the first time we have had such close encounters. Loved it and highly recommend Adventure Rafting, Mooloolaba.
We had a fantastic time.
I would recommend this cruise 100%
The tour was advertised online as "Power across the crystal clear waters of Mooloolaba during this action - packed rafting adventure. in a 350 horse power boat, your experienced skipper will perform high speed turns and wave rides that will keep you on the edge of your seat"
It was nothing like that it was not a 350 horse power engine boat, there was no "high speed turns" it was more like a gentle cruise down the river learning about the multi million dollar homes, the eco system and the wildlife?
If you want a gentle cruise down the river with various wildlife and local points of interest being pointed out then this is for you. I have contacted the tour provider with our disappointment and to be honest they really seem like they don't care. Make sure you understand what you are paying for!
We had an amazing whale watching trip, with the added bonus of no sea sickness at all !!! Due to the speed of the boat.
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Thank you to Zoe & Jakey for being so helpful and knowledgable throughout.
Would really recommend booking a whale watching tour, such an unforgettable experience!
& if you guys are reading this, would love to see the drone footage from that other boat you radioed ;)
Thank you to Brendan and Hayden for being excellent guides and, in particular, to Brendan for his humour and sharing lots of interesting facts about the whales :)))
Although we didn’t find any others I was happy that she respected them and didn’t annoy them.
An enjoyable experience.
Ian & Adel
The best part was the team, they explained so well about the whales and they were so nice.
100% recommend!
Brendan & Jake where excellent. Lots of informative info, laughs, tunes & we saw a turtle, dolphins & whales.
I will definitely be back .
Thanks guys.
Shelley & Scotty
If we ever need an MC/DJ we’re calling you guys. Thanks for making our holiday special. As the Travel Guides would say….’We give our Adventure tour 5 stars out of 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had booked for a particular date but had to change it due to travelling sooner than expected and the staff were so accommodating and made it happen for us. We were so thrilled.
Would highly recommend! Just be aware that the jumps can be quite jarring on your back/knees :)
Funny guys and had everyone laughing, definitely a must do.
You guys rock! Thank You!
P.S. Our first attempt to take the tour was foiled by bad weather and had to be canceled, but true to their word, the team offered for us to come back within 12 months to try again and we are so glad we did.








































